Author Archives: Tanja

My Cessna Flight

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Tanja

Hello I’m in Rarotonga and I’m about to board this 4 seater plane called a Cessna, also nicknamed ‘Chestnut’.   With me are my Aunty Kylie and Uncle Chris.  My Grandpa Malcolm organised the whole trip, especially for me! I … Continue reading →

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Food Glorious Food

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Tanja

Here are some photos of various meals with the extended family. We are coming to the end of Raro photos and blogs…Ben has one more update and a pretty special one it is, too… Perhaps he will make time tomorrow! … Continue reading →

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Around the House

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Tanja

Here are some images from around the house during our week here…   Nothing like family time…. Cheers for now Tanja

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Bonnie and Family Arrive

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Tanja

Finally it was Saturday morning and Bonnie, Lawrence, Amelia and Domenic arrived.  Kylie, Chris and Malcolm went to the air port, but as the arrival was at 6:00am we opted to stay at home and prepare breakfast instead! It was … Continue reading →

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Ice-Skating in Munich

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Tanja

Hello Blog Readers, Tessa here. We are now back home in NZ. It feels strange to be home and not needing to think about what we need to do. Whilst we were in Munich the boys and I experienced ice-skating. … Continue reading →

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Horse Back Riding on the Beach

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Tanja

Hello Everyone, Whilst we were in Rarotonga Kylie and I went horse-riding on the beach. Her horse’s name was Betty and mine Bernie. The ride started off along some of the inner roads of the island. After a while we … Continue reading →

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Te Vara Nui

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Tanja

Wow, wow and wow.  Te Vara Nui is so worth while a visit.  The whole complex has been designed and built in an area that a few years ago was a swamp. I particularly liked the fact that a young … Continue reading →

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The Raro Map

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Tanja

Thank you so much Barrie for finding this great map of Rarotonga.  Malcolm manages the Central Motel which is in Avarua on the “top” of the island.  The house he rented for us was close by over to the right … Continue reading →

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Our Days in Raro

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Tanja

We took three nights of adjusting to the new time zone and now feel fit and awake again. On the first day Tessa and Nick succumbed to their exhaustion on the terrace while Ben was like a little Energiser battery … Continue reading →

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We Are Home!!

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Tanja

Three hours ago we arrived back in Auckland. This is just a very quick note to let you all know that we are back home, safe and sound. We weren’t able to blog in Raro after that first entry, it … Continue reading →

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